We’re two partners in the mortgage business for almost three decades, and try to stay current. Should we implement a “transparency” policy in our business?
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he question is this. We’re two partners who have been in the mortgage business for close to three decades. We currently have over 50 employees. Though we try to operate our business based on “old-school” principles we also make an effort to keep abreast of the times and current trends.
One idea we’re hearing a lot about lately is “transparency” — in other words encouraging a general openness toward the “inner workings” of the business and even greater transparency on company finances business transactions etc. with employees. “Showing your cards ” in old-school parlance.
How does this figure into the average midsized frum company? We’ve heard a lot of theoretical benefits but what are the true practical applications? Is this something we can/should attempt to implement in our business?
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